TIRANA, Aug 7 /ATA/ Over the past 24 hours, 30 wildfire outbreaks have been reported across the country, eight of which remain active, the Ministry of Defense announced.
A total of 54 firefighting vehicles and 502 operational personnel have been deployed in firefighting operations through the coordinated efforts of the National Civil Protection Agency, regional prefectures, local government units, and the Armed Forces.
A total of 110 Armed Forces personnel, three helicopters, and the Air Force’s “Air Tractor” aircraft have been deployed to support firefighting operations.
Fire suppression operations are ongoing in Dajt, with no threat reported to nearby residential areas. Operations are also underway in Priskë and Çakallesh, where authorities have likewise confirmed there is no danger to local communities.
In Riban, Ngraçan, and Panahor, within the Mallakastër municipality, firefighting operations are continuing in challenging terrain. At present, no threat to nearby residential areas has been reported.
Firefighting operations remain ongoing in the Elbasan region, targeting the fire hotspots in Shqiponjë, Dardhë Mountain, and Mjekës. The blaze in Shqiponjë has been brought under control, while the fire on Dardhë Mountain has been contained. Authorities have reported no risk to nearby residential areas.
In Kostren 2, in the Municipality of Berat, firefighting efforts are continuing to extinguish the reignited fire hotspot, with firefighting crews and equipment actively deployed at the scene.
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